Flat 1, 39 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4JN
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a two-bedroom detached house in Guildford (GU2 4JN). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (44–67 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (68 versus a worst of 60). The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 60 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£264,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 18 years.
£245,000
Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
12 November 2015Most recent
£245,000
+33.9%over 8 years9 November 2007
£183,000
+92.6%over 7 years18 May 2000
£95,000
+95.9%over 2 years25 September 1997
£48,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in GU2 4JN: £225,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in GU2 4JN
Versus other Farnham Road homes
Flat 1 outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,657
Street avg £4,326
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 47 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Guildford Railway Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Guildford County School. 18 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







